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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.21, 357.62 and 202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.21, 357.62 and 202.37 is: 303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.21 : 357.62 = 202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.21/357.62 = 202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.21x = 357.62 × 202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.21x = 72,368.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,368.76/238.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.81

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